Grade 4 · Reading · Compare & Analyze
Compare & Story Elements worksheet
Grade 4 compare & story elements practice with original, difficulty-matched questions.
Compare & Story Elements
Grade 4 · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-3TM-1NZ1
1.Read: “Solar panels produced the most electricity at midday, but household use peaked after sunset. A battery stored the midday surplus for evening use.”
What comparison or contrast does the passage make?
2.Read: “The creek looked shallow near the bank but deepened toward the center. Maya used the marked bridge posts instead of guessing the water level.”
What comparison or contrast does the passage make?
3.Read: “The first model predicted flooding from rainfall alone. A revised model also included soil saturation and paved surfaces, and its predictions matched later storms more closely.”
What comparison or contrast does the passage make?
4.Read: “One article called the new park expensive, while another emphasized cleaner air and cooler streets. The budget showed high initial costs but lower maintenance expenses over time.”
What comparison or contrast does the passage make?
5.Read: “The council's first traffic plan shortened car trips but removed a busy crosswalk. After residents objected, the revision restored the crossing and added a protected turn lane.”
What comparison or contrast does the passage make?
6.Read: “The town planted native grasses beside the river. Their deep roots held soil during storms, and the water became less muddy.”
What comparison or contrast does the passage make?
7.Read: “During drought, the farm watered every field equally and several crops wilted. The next season, soil sensors directed water only where moisture was low.”
What comparison or contrast does the passage make?
8.Read: “Two teams tested paper airplanes. One changed the wing shape; the other changed both the wings and the paper weight, making its results harder to explain.”
What comparison or contrast does the passage make?
How to use this skill
Grade 4 compare & story elements practice with original, difficulty-matched questions.
Worked example
Name both elements and describe a specific similarity or difference.
Common mistake
Describing only one side of a comparison.
Helpful hint
Use both names in your answer.
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